Stakeout vs LineDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stakeout
Get instant alerts for hard-to-get dining reservations at Disney parks. Set custom notifications for specific restaurants, dates, and times to snag last-minute availability. Seamlessly book through the official Disney app or website.
- Customizable reservation alerts
- Instant push notifications
- Direct booking links
- Supports all Disney parks and resorts
- Free and premium options
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Stakeout notifies you when reservations at your favorite Disney park restaurants and experiences become available. Popular restaurants at Disney parks are booked fast. But when plans change, reservations open up. With Stakeout, set alerts for specific restaurants, dates, and times and we will notify you when we find availability. Whether you're planning months ahead or looking for a same-day reservation, Stakeout has your back. Features: • Instant Start: Download and start your Stakeout right away! A simple login is recommended, but not required. • Immediate Alerts: Get push notifications as soon as availability is found. • Quick Booking: Tap the notification or link in the message to reserve through the Disney parks app or website. • Basic & Premium: Use the free version for one Stakeout at a time. Upgrade for multiple active Stakeouts and more. Stakeout supports all reservable dining and bookable experiences at Disney World and Disneyland parks and resorts. Facing any issues? Reach out at stakeout@wildcardsoftware.net. By downloading and installing, you agree to the End User License Agreement (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/eula) and Privacy Policy (https://www.wildcardsoftware.net/privacy) Please note: Stakeout and Wildcard Software LLC are in no way affiliated with or officially connected to The Walt Disney Company.
LineDrop
This app monitors theme park ride wait times and alerts you when they drop below your set threshold. It also notifies you about ride reopenings and upcoming shows, allowing you to enjoy your park day without constant checking.
- Wait-drop alerts
- Reopening alerts
- Show reminders
- Multi-park support
- Trip planning
- One-handed design
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LineDrop watches theme park wait times for you and sends a push the moment your ride's line drops below your target — even with the app closed. Pick your rides. Set your number. Put your phone away and enjoy the park — LineDrop pings you when it's time to go. WHY FAMILIES LOVE IT • Ride wait alerts — "Tell me when Space Mountain is under 30" and get pinged the moment it happens • Reopen alerts — closed ride comes back? You'll know first • Lock Screen Live Activity — your watched rides, live waits, and GO NOW right on your Lock Screen • Live park map — every ride's current wait on the map, tap a pin for alerts or walking directions • Walking companion — live route, countdown, and turn-by-turn steps straight to your ride • Show reminders — never miss the parade, the fireworks, or a character meet • Trip planning — plan each park day before you fly, alerts arm themselves when you arrive • Today's Adventure recap — every ride you conquered and the time you saved standing in line PARKS Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando (including Epic Universe), Universal Hollywood, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND, Six Flags, Dollywood and more — plus Disney and Universal parks in Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Osaka, Beijing and Singapore. SIMPLE PRICING Free 24-hour park day to try everything. Then: Day Pass $2.99 · Trip Pass $9.99 (10 days) · Annual $19.99 · Founding Member lifetime $39.99. No account required. LineDrop isn't affiliated with any theme park. Wait times come from publicly available park data. Terms of Use: https://trylinedrop.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://trylinedrop.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LineDrop at every 3 days against Stakeout's every 2 months. LineDrop also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Stakeout's advantage is ratings volume (7K vs 2) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Stakeout sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and LineDrop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stakeout against 5.0 for LineDrop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stakeout has 7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Stakeout's written reviews are positive against 100% of LineDrop's.
Stakeout ships an update every 2 months, LineDrop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stakeout | LineDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #30 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wildcard Software LLC | Dustin Kittle |
Customer experience
Stakeout
LineDrop
Bugs and requests
Stakeout
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Account access issues for some users
- Reservation booking failures
Requested features
3 requests- Add option for Harmony Barber Shop alerts
- Expand Fantasmic Dining Alert time selection
- Improve hour window selection functionality
LineDrop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stakeout
- Premium Membership$9.991 Month
- Premium Pro Membership$19.991 Month
- Premium$14.99
- Premium Limited Upgrade$14.99
- 60-Day Vacation Pass2 variants$24.99
LineDrop
- Annual$34.991 Year
- Day Pass$4.99
- Trip Pass$14.99
- Founding Member$49.99









